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Trophy Games buys Playrion for €2.25 million upfront

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Trophy Games acquired French developer Playrion for an upfront €2.25 million.
The deal adds 30 Playrion employees and includes a three-year earn-out tied to net revenue.
Trophy Games raised its 2026 revenue outlook to €22.8-€24.1 million, up from €20.1-€22.4 million.
Trophy Games plans to base a new simulation series on Airport Simulator.
Trophy Games holds €8.9 million cash and carries no debt.

History

Historical Context

In July 2008 Activision merged with Vivendi Games, creating Activision Blizzard in a $18.9 billion transaction that gave Vivendi a 54% stake and added about 1,200 employees. The landmark consolidation set a pattern that mid-size firms such as Trophy Games follow today, buying smaller studios to stay competitive in the market.

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Story summary

Trophy Games acquired French developer Playrion for an upfront €2.25 million.
The deal adds 30 Playrion employees and includes a three-year earn-out tied to net revenue.
Trophy Games raised its 2026 revenue outlook to €22.8-€24.1 million, up from €20.1-€22.4 million.
Trophy Games plans to base a new simulation series on Airport Simulator.
Trophy Games holds €8.9 million cash and carries no debt.

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